Update #2

Well I went to Dr. Borrowdale this morning for follow up number 2 and I checked out fine.  Dr. Borrowdale's voice was actually worse than mine  (he was sick) which was amusing. In another six weeks I go back for my next follow up.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Update

So everything has shown up good on my follow ups so far, no cancer.

One thing that is interesting, I lost my job today because of "organizational changes" within FedEx Kinko's.  Just when I thought my life couldn't get any worst this year I'm unemployed at Christmas.  Life has to get better.

Recovery 11 - 11

Sorry for the time between post.  I went to the Doctor on 11-6 for my follow up and there wasn't any sign of the cancer on my vocal cords.   My next check up is in six weeks, then every six weeks for two years.  

As far as how I am feeling, I am still pretty fatigued, my throat is sore and I have a lingering cough.  On Monday the 17th I am finally going back to work, we will see how that works... lol

Thank you everyone for your support and following my path.  I will update after every check up.

Lots of Love,

Marc

Recovery 10 - 23

I am still trying to get back on my feet.  My throat is still sore, my voice is weak, I have a cough and I am pretty fatigued.  It is better than last week, but I am no where near being back to normal.  I really thought I would bounce right back after treatment, but I guess the hospital staff knew what they were talking about.

I'm really looking forward to this being all over and getting back to normal.  I went through my medical bills last night and sent out a few checks.  If you wanna see what healthcare cost let me know I will show you my file!  My lord at least I have Insurance, I can't imagine if I didn't.

I will post again next week.

Recovery 10 - 13

The staff was right, this really sucks!  My throat feels like it is on fire and is peeling which hurts.  I have to spit every few minutes because my body is producing too much fluid.  I am extremely tired, I take a nap every few hours.  Plus I have an annoying cough.  I am totally back on my pain medication. 

I just keep telling my self by the weekend it has to be better.

Treatment Day 28

I'M DONE!

I go back now on the 6th of November to find out if it's gone or not.  I will keep you updated on my recovery.

Treatment Day 27

Great news, I only have tomorrow left!  I thought I had to do 29 treatments and it's only 28.  So tomorrow is my last day.

I saw the doctor today and talked about what would happen next.  I was told my neck would start to heal in about two weeks, that's how long it take for the cells to start to re-grow.  The Doctor thought my voice should start getting back to normal in 3 to 4 weeks, I hope sooner.  For the next year I will have check ups every 4 to 6 weeks, then the next year 6 to 8 weeks, then every six months after.  I was told yet again that I have a 25% chance of getting cancer again in the throat area sometime in my life and the doctor said because of my age I could probably count on it.

So you can see a photo of my neck, as you can tell it really just looks like a really bad sunburn.  As with any sunburn it's gotten stiff and crackly so it hurts to turn my head.  

Just one day left then we will see!